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W359 VCP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,431 mi
Last recorded114,431 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 VCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,431 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s chassis coroded by wheel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,879 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 109,368 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 109,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 99,562 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,462 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,937 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,937 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,924 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,231 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W359 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W359 VCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W359 VCP registered?

W359 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W359 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 VCP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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